My husband and I watched a very interesting and informative program on TV last evening called "25 Things you can do to prevent cancer." They presented and answered alot of questions, and laughed at alot of the myths.(Such as, can under arm deoderant cause cancer...NO!) It was very well researched and included many interviews with doctors and health professionals, with all kinds of specialties, for many different types of cancers..
The number ONE thing that a person can do is STOP SMOKING! NUMBER ONE! It struck me that out of all the things we can do in the prevention of cancer that quitting smoking is by far the most important. So for those of you who needed a little extra push, quitting is THAT important!
Because we are all concerned about our good health, here are the complete 25 things to do!
1) Don't smoke.
2) Limit alcohol consumption.
3) Enjoy chocolate (in moderation)
4) Sweat out toxins.
5) Eat 5 -9 servings of fruit and veggies a day
6) Eat coniferous vegetables.
7) Eat less red meat
8) Avoid products made with nitrates.
9) Lose weight.
10) Get regular exercise.
11) Reduce stress.
12) Make a place for spirituality.
13) Do monthly self exams.
14) Follow screening guidelines.
15) Know your family history.
16) Practice safe sex.
17) Girls get HPV Vaccine.
18) High risk women get annual MRI's.
19) Reconsider hormone replacement therapy.
20) Teach your kids a cancer free life style now.
21) Avoid tanning beds.
22) Protect your skin from the sun.
23) Check for radon gas in your home.
24) Do your part to reduce air pollution.
25) Participate in clinical trials.
If you want more info, you can get the list by googling the title above.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 3/5/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 921
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 23,025
Amount Saved: $9,716.55
Life Gained:
Days: 121
Hrs: 22
Mins: 28
Seconds: 51
